Imagine, going to high school and college at the same time.

You’d get your diploma, a jump start on a degree or career, and save money too.

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Multiple paths … infinite possibilities.

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Dual Credit takes you twice as far because these classes count toward your high school diploma and your college degree.

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Taking classes on campus or online, you’re a part of the Madison College community.

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Take a class, start a program – or even finish one – while in high school. You'll be at work or on to a university that much quicker.

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Start taking college classes now and figure out your career interests.

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Finish up to two years of college while earning your high school diploma.

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Earn your high school diploma plus college credits at Madison College

Gateway to College is a program designed to help motivated students struggling in traditional high school environments earn high school diplomas and begin taking college credits at the same time.

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Early College News

NextGen Academy graduate is training to be a licensed paramedics.
Madison College’s NextGen Academy aims to create leaders
Madison College NextGen Responders Academy has graduated hundreds of high schoolers since its first class in 2017. Teens find the academic, physical, and mental challenges transformative.
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Madison College EMS and Fire Grant Will Boost Youth Firefighter Training
The Madison College HPS Fire Program received a Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) grant to expand its NextGen Responders Academy to train youth firefighters. The $10,070 grant will help purchase firefighter turnout gear in smaller and larger-than-average sizes.
Madison College student and 2024 DREAM Scholar recipient Patricio Tinoco
2024 DREAM Scholar Patricio Tinoco Strives To Elevate First-Gen Latino Students
Madison College student and 2024 DREAM Scholar recipient Patricio Tinoco aims to be a leader, specifically advocating and inspiring other first-gen Latino students.